Latest earthquakes near Ya'an, Sichuan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ya'an, Sichuan, China, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ya'an? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ya'an (also known as 雅安), it will show up within minutes.
Ya'an Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 365 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ya'an, Sichuan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ya'an roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ya'an in 2019. A total of 70 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ya'an that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ya'an in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ya'an during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 338 | 92.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 7.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ya'an
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ya'an occurred on Sep 5, 2022 12:52 local time (Asia/Shanghai timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 81 kilometers (50 mi) west-southwest of Ya'an, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ya'an in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on May 12, 2008 14:28, 117 kilometers (73 mi) west-southwest of Ya'an. It is the strongest earthquake near Ya'an in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ya'an, Sichuan in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Ya'an.
Nearest earthquakes from Ya'an
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ya'an, Sichuan. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ya'an.
When was the last earthquake in Ya'an, Sichuan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ya'an on the evening of September 18, 2024 at 22:44 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 146km southwest of Ya'an at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ya'an, Sichuan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ya'an, Sichuan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ya'an on the afternoon of May 12, 2008 at 14:28 local time (Asia/Shanghai). The center of this earthquake was located 117km north-northeast of Ya'an at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ya'an since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ya'an, Sichuan?
In the past 10 years, 365 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ya'an. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
